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Transportation to Amsterdam Airport from the City Center

Amsterdam is served by the Schiphol Airport, which operates daily flights to almost every major city in the world. Schiphol Airport is one of the world’s major airports. The airport is easily accessible from the city center by public transportation networks, such as taxis, buses, and the train.

Train

Trains run 24 hours a day, however after a certain hour in the evening they operate less frequently. Under normal conditions there are close to 5 trains that run per hour. The train station is located directly under the airport. You can get more detailed information about the route from tourist information centers.   

Bus

The airport is accessible by bus from various locations in the city. Although the length of the trip varies depending on what part of the city you’re in, it usually takes about 30 minutes to get from the city center to the airport. It is possible to buy bus tickets from the driver.

Taxi

Another alternative to get to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is by taxi. Taxis can be booked in advance. Taxis in the city feature the option of using a credit card to pay.  

Airport Information

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has 3 terminals. The train to and from the city from the airport runs 24 hours a day. The airport connects to 260 destinations worldwide and hosts about 50 million passengers throughout the year. There are children’s play areas at the E and F gates at the airport for families with children. For those who are interested in shopping, the large duty-free areas offer a wide variety of options. The most popular items tend to be perfume, cosmetics, accessories, and flowers.

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Transportation to Colombo City Center from Airport

Sri Lanka's capital city, Colombo, located on the southern part of Asia, is known for its Colombo Harbor, which is frequented by many merchant ships. The rivers and canals in the city add a different beauty and naturalness to the city. Sri Lanka is starting to become a tourist center as a result of the renovated and newly opened buildings thanks to the urban transformation that started in the city.

Transportation in Colombo is provided by many different transportation means. The sympathetic three-wheeled vehicles, special to the city, known tuk-tuk serve at short distances. Other transport options include buses, trains and taxis as well as ferries linking India and the city. Bandaranayike Airport connects Colombo with all the cities in the world.

There are buses that travel at certain intervals during the day from Bandaranayike Airport to the city center. Taxis carry passengers to the city center on a busy pace all day.  

Taxi

Taxis are very popular as transportation facilities at the airport are limited and buses, which do not work at night, have long intervals. You need to clearly tell the route you want to go to the driver of the taxi, which you can easily take at the airport exit.

Bus

There is an express route between the city of Colombo and the airport, which can only be used by buses. Thanks to this special road, bus number 187-E3 can reach the city center in half an hour. In order to take the buses in front of the terminal building you need to buy tickets in advance.

Last Updated: 14 Jun 2017

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Which airports can I use for Amsterdam-Colombo flights?

For Amsterdam-Colombo flights, you can use Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Centraal Railway Station as departure airport, and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, Dandugama Airport, Kelani River Peliyagoda Airport, Ratmalana Airport, Beira Lake Seaplane Base Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Amsterdam-Colombo and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Amsterdam-Colombo is 8379 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 10 hour 20 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Amsterdam-Colombo flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Amsterdam-Colombo flights is Thursday.

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